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and that is where it is headed.

says who?

That's unreal. I had no idea there were 36k FBI. That's the standing army our forefathers warned us about right there, not even figuring in all the TSA.

The U.S. Defense Logistics Agency Disposition Services (DLA) help the Department of Defense to dispose of its "excess property [...] from air conditioners to vehicles, clothing to computers" by "transfer to other federal agencies, or donation to state and local governments and other qualified organizations", as well as by "sale of surplus property".[7] Availability of surplus equipment has been facilitated by the reduced American presence in Iraq and Afghanistan.[4] The 1033 program is designed to specifically work with law enforcement agencies, like local police forces, school district police and others.

Material donated[edit]

From 1997 until 2014, $5.1 billion in military hardware were transferred from the Department of Defense to local American law enforcement agencies, according to DLA's "Law Enforcement Support Office" (LESO) and material worth $449 million was transferred in 2013 alone.[2][8] About a third of the equipment is new.[9] The most commonly obtained item from the 1033 program is ammunition. Other most commonly requested items include cold weather clothing, sand bags, medical supplies, sleeping bags, flashlights and electrical wiring.[10] The 1033 program also transfers office equipment such as fax machines, which many smaller police departments are unable to afford. The DLA also offers tactical armored vehicles, weapons, including grenade launchers, watercraft, and aircraft.[11][5]

Police departments[edit]

As of 2014, 8,000 local law enforcement agencies participate in the reutilization program.[2] Police departments are responsible for paying for shipment and storage of material acquired, but do not pay for the donation. The largest number of requests for material comes from small to mid-sized police departments who are unable to afford extra clothing, vehicles and weapons. The program gives smaller police departments access to material that larger police departments are usually able to afford without federal assistance. [12] A memorandum of agreement between the DLA and the states participating in 1033 requires, that local police forces use the military equipment within one year, or return it.[4] The rules allow police to dispose of or sell some goods after at least one year of usage.[13]

School districts[edit]

As of September 2014 more than twenty school district police agencies received military-grade equipment through the program.[14] The San Diego school district planned to return a military surplus vehicle after negative public reaction.[15]

Oversight[edit]

True,our school board found out the school police ordered 6 full auto rifles, not one of the guys had been trained in their use and no prior military in the 6 person force.

Quote--As of September 2014 more than twenty school district police agencies received military-grade equipment through the program

True,our school board found out the school police ordered 6 full auto rifles, not one of the guys had been trained in their use and no prior military in the 6 person force.

They had to send them back and Chief lost his job as he had to move on.
School board was pissed on this one.
2,500 hundred people in this little town.

And why on earth does a town of 2500 have a police force at the school?




Travis

A Valley County man, who said he was roughed up by McCall Police during a traffic stop in July 2011, was paid $14,500 by the City of McCall's insurance carrier.

This morning's McCall Star News reports that 79-year-old Rodney Whaley filed the claim following the incident, in which he said he was "forcefully seized by the arms and slammed to the hood of a police car, causing him to lose consciousness." Whaley was taken by ambulance to St. Luke's Hospital in McCall and was later booked into the Valley County Jail for resisting and obstructing officers. The charges were later dismissed.

The Star News said Whaley claimed to have suffered four bruised ribs and later developed pneumonia and a staph infection.

Do you know if the cop was "thrown under the bus" in this incident.

And why on earth does a town of 2500 have a police force at the school?




Travis

How much did the six full sutos cost?

Someone on Facebook is saying that it is the same officer that got fired from the McCall PD.That would not surprise me as I know more than one that went to Adams county as deputies from the McCall PD.

Another said I new it about it being the same officer...